The main aim of the course is to examine the political systems from a theoretical and comparative perspective, to explain the media as a "tool of politics" with examples, and to convey the process of influencing the media and politics to each other.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nurhan Yel
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday. 15.00-16:45. Ataköy Campus, Faculty of Art and Design. AK ZA3 Classroom.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-The course will be processed as 100% Synchronous in virtual classrooms opened in Istanbul Kültür University Cats System.
-Explanation, discussion of current events, criticism, questioning.
Principle Sources
- Demir, Vedat, Türkiye’de Medya Siyaset İlişkisi, Beta Yayınları, İstanbul, 2007.
- Köker, Eser, Politikanın İletişimi İletişimin Politikası, İmge Kitabevi, Ankara, 2007.
- Paçacı, irfan, Küreselleşme Sürecinde Yönetim ve Medyanın Dönüşümü, Akademi Titiz Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
Verbal lecture
2. Week
Consideration of political phenomenon
Verbal lecture
3. Week
Examination of historical background of political systems
Verbal lecture
4. Week
Discussion of politics and power relations
Verbal lecture
5. Week
Discussion of politics and power relations
Verbal lecture
6. Week
Describe the media and the public functions of the media as the fourth force.
Verbal lecture
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Midterm Exam
8. Week
Investigation of their reflection on main communication systems and media-politics relations
Verbal lecture
9. Week
Discussion of the effect of media on public opinion
Verbal lecture
10. Week
Examination of change in media structure in globalization process
Verbal lecture
11. Week
Information about monopolization in the media
Verbal lecture
12. Week
Discussion of the economic policy of the media and the position of the media in global politics
Verbal lecture
13. Week
Explanation of propaganda concept
Verbal lecture
14. Week
Describing politics, propaganda and media relations
Verbal lecture
15. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
16. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
17. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
2
60
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
The students will be able to define all kinds of concepts related to communication, new media, art and culture (New media and communication)
PO-2
The students will be able to understand the historical developments of communication and new media issues, as cultural, social, and technological change depending on the areas of related changes. They will be able to evaluate the results.
PO-3
The students will be able to follow technological, cultural, and social changes and apply them to their fields
PO-4
The students will be able to analyze and evaluate the new media and communication issues and criticize them by interpreting their understanding.
PO-5
The students will be able to produce scientific content by researching and analyzing theoretical and conceptual issues related to new media and communication fields with a scientific approach
PO-6
The students will be able to manage time and resources effectively by improving content production and management skills on digital platforms.
PO-7
The students will be able to develop detailed and necessary knowledge in specific areas of expertise such as internet journalism, digital marketing, digital advertising, new media programming, and public relations in social media.
PO-8
The students can produce original works in various fields, such as digital animation, digital photography, interactive media design, digital game design, and application design.
PO-9
The students will be able to understand artistic works by following current and digital works of art.
PO-10
The students will be able to create strategies for institutions in social media platforms and put them into practice.
PO-11
The students will be able to put their creative ideas into practice in digital platforms and produce multimedia projects.
PO-12
The students will be able to use the necessary tools and equipments in their profession in the right place and at the right time, and relate the theoretical knowledge they have acquired to the sector practices.
PO-13
The students will be able to produce by working in a disciplined, planned and creative manner.
PO-14
The students will be able to produce projects in various competitions, exhibitions, panels, biennials and seminars etc. in national and international areas.
PO-15
The students will be able to provide solutions to the problems encountered in the communication process and will be able to use the initiative related to the topic.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Will know different definitions of media and politics.
LO-2
Will develop an understanding of the relationship between media and politics.
LO-3
Will define the concept of media, especially in the context of modern democracy.
LO-4
Will realize what issues and topics the media and politics are interested.
LO-5
Will know about political actors, political participation and the role of media in political participation
